Tony Oliva was one of the most popular players in Minnesota Twins history and from 1964 to 1971 was named an American League All-Star, a period in which he was considered amongst the best hitters in Major League Baseball.

Playing his entire career with the Minnesota Twins, Joe Mauer has a case for being the best-hitting Catcher ever or at least being named as the best-hitting Catcher based on Batting Average.

Actually, let’s give him that one now.

Kirby Puckett was easily the most popular Minnesota Twin of his era.  He was also the best player they had during that same time frame.

Puckett played twelve seasons in MLB, all of which were with the Twins.  Shortly after his debut, he achieved baseball stardom by becoming the leader of his team and was unquestionably the star behind two World Series Championships in 1987 and 1991. 

Harmon Killebrew was signed under the then “Bonus Rule” meaning that the 18 year old had to spend two full seasons in the Majors before he was essentially ready.  The Washington Senators would then take their time developing the budding power hitter, and they were right to do so.  “The Killer” was clearly worth the wait.